Venomous vs. Non-venomous Snakes
The head and neck of the non-venomous gopher snake are nearly the same width. Bulges at the base of a rattlesnake's head hold venom glands, forming a triangular shape.
Caution: this comparison is true for snakes in Eaton Canyon, but not necessarily
other parts of the world
or even this country. Never handle a snake in the wild!
Gopher Snake Photo by Chuck Haznedl |
Rattlesnake |
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